Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter

Name: Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary; 1 tbsp fresh thyme; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Golden-brown chicken thighs with a rich herb butter sauce that melts into the meat for a deeply satisfying keto dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 chicken thighs, bone-in skin-on
2 tbsp avocado oil
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
1 tbsp fresh thyme
to taste salt
to taste pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the 8 chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 1 minute).
Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook undisturbed for 10-12 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 6: Add the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to the skillet, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 7: Add 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme, stirring until butter melts and herbs are fragrant (about 1 minute).
Step 8: Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice, return chicken to skillet, and spoon sauce over chicken.